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We use a push approach with additional pull as needed. I originally thought it would be more prudent to push a lower amount than needed and pull more often, but it had an unintended consequence. Instead of making us feel more frugal and in control, it made my DW feel like we were spending more...

My ER was planned with a focus on being healthy and young enough to enjoy retirement. Saw too many people dying young or not being physically able to enjoy the benefits of their hard work in their 60s and 70s. With that said, I did experience a crappy boss coming into my life in my last few...

I think we need to expect current avid golfers to be the one's to engage new generations of golfers. I taught my boys as soon as they could hold clubs by using driving ranges and par 3s. I made sure they knew the importance of pace of play and respect. Then it's important to get them playing...

In reply to how we do ~25 trips a year and on what budget... Planning and executing is the most difficult part. DW loves to travel, but doesn't like to be away from home...a paradox that puts me in the instigator seat. The time will just fly by if you don't put a stake in the ground and make...

Hi Folks, I'm more of a lurker than a poster, so while I've been a member for years and benefitted from many of your words of wisdom, today is my first post. I FIREd a little over a year ago, one month before my 50th birthday. I feel blessed, but the true credit goes to hard work and over 30...